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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.63, 37,444.38 and 17,579.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.63, 37,444.38 and 17,579.53 is: 26,340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.63 : 37,444.38 = 17,579.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.63/37,444.38 = 17,579.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.63x = 37,444.38 × 17,579.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.63x = 658,254,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,254,582.42/24,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.06

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